Help Wanted

Hello all.

I'm afraid I have to drop the front again and ask for your help.

I got a call earlier today from a friend of mine who teaches at Our Lady's RC Primary in Whalley Range, Manchester. She needs urgent help in petitioning Tony Lloyd MP to intervene in the possible deportation of the Mansour family, two of whose daughters attend the school.

The Mansours came to Britain to escape religious persecution in their home country. Their lives may well be in danger if they're repatriated.

The school was only informed of the Mansours' situation this morning, and has apparently been given until 5pm today to petition on behalf of the family. They need as much support as possible in the next hour and a bit.

I don't care whether or not you're from Manchester. If you see this in time and have a mind to help, then please, please, please, please, please copy and paste the letter that my friend's drafted (below) into an email to contact@tonylloydmp.co.uk

In fact, even if you're reading this after 5, just keep them coming regardless.

And be a love and pass this on to as many people as you can think of. The public services union Unison has got involved, and I'm told that Tony Lloyd is an enthusiastic supporter of anti-deportation campaigns, so there's a real chance of making a difference here.

Thanks in advance. I'll let you know what happens.

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Dear Mr Lloyd,

I am writing with regards to the possible deportation of the Mansour family from Moss Side. The children Karin and Nardin Mansour attend Our Lady's RC Primary school in Whalley Range. I would like to say what a terrible loss it would be to the school community and the community of Moss Side if the family were to leave.

It is extremely worrying to think that the family may be deported back to a country where their safety is at jeopardy. There are fundamentalist religious groups that are a threat to this family due to their religious beliefs.

Please do all you can to prevent this from happening.

Thank you